PPDSI Officers and Board of Trustees for the Year 2023-2025

President

Dr. Gay Raralio

Dr. Gay Raralio
Education & Achievements
  • Externship Training in Pediatric Dentistry,
    Pediatric Dentistry Center Philippines, Quezon City, 1999
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines,
    Manila, Philippines, 1995
Board Certifications
  • Diplomate, Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2017
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Fellow, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2017-Present
  • Faculty in Pediatric Dentistry, University of the Philippines – College of Dentistry, 2015-Present
  • Active Consultant, VRP Medical Center
  • Visiting Consultant, J.P Sioson General Hospital
  • Training Staff, Pediatric Dentistry Philippines, 2000-2008
  • Chair, Grievance Committee, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2013-2015
  • Past Vice-President / Secretary / Auditor, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc.
  • Pediatric Dentist Volunteer, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines Inc.
  • Member, University of the Philippines College of Dentistry Alumni Association
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association (Quezon City Dental Society, Inc.)
Vice-President
Treasurer

Dr. Rowena Cornejo - Castro

Dr. Rowena Cornejo - Castro
Education & Achievements
  • Residency Training in Pediatric Dentistry,
    Pediatric Dentistry Center Philippines, Quezon City, 2006
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, Centro Escolar University,
    Manila, Philippines, 1996
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Active Member, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2006-Present
  • Active Consultant, Skyline Hospital and Medical Center
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association, (Quezon City Dental Society, Inc.)
  • Member, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry
Auditor

Dr. Lavinia Marie Lucido

Dr. Lavinia Marie Lucido
Education & Achievements
  • Certificate, Externship Training Program in Pediatric Dentistry,
    Pediatric Dentistry Center Philippines, Quezon City
  • Post-Graduate Training, Pediatric Dentistry Center Philippines, Quezon City
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines,
    Manila, Philippines, 1996
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Paediatric Dentistry Consultant, Community General Hospital, San Pablo City, Laguna, 2000-Present
  • Paediatric Dentistry Consultant, SPC Medical Hospital, San Pablo City, Laguna, 2010-Present
  • Director, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2017-2023
  • President, PDA San Pablo City Chapter, 2004-2005
  • Board of Trustee, PDA San Pablo City Chapter, 2005-2016
  • Chair, PDA San Pablo City Chapter, 2014-2017
  • President, Council of Past Presidents, PDA San Pablo City Chapter, 2014-2016
  • Regional Coordinator Region 4, Philippine Dental Association, 2005-2007
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association (San Pablo City Chapter), 2005-2017
  • Active Member, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc.
  • Member, International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, 2014-Present
Board of Trustee
Board of Trustee

Dr. Manuel Vallesteros

Dr. Manuel Vallesteros
Education & Achievements
  • Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry Center Philippines,
    Philippine Dentist Development Cooperative, Quezon City, 2015
  • Post-Graduate Training in Hospital Dentistry,
    Dental OPD, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, 1990
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, College of Dentistry, University of the Philippines, 
    Manila, Philippines, 1987
Memberships & Affiliations
  • President, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2015-2017
  • Past-President, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2003-2005
  • Past-President, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 1999-2001
  • PDA Program Director, Federacion Dentaire International, World Dental Federation
Board of Trustee

Dr. Bernadette Apacible - Kamantigue

Dr. Bernadette Apacible - Kamantigue
Education & Achievements
  • Postgraduate Degree in Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, New York University,
    New York, U.S.A.
  • Doctor of Medical Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Centro Escolar University,
    Manila, Philippines
Board Certifications
  • Diplomate, Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2013
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Active Member, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc.
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association
  • Director, Philippine Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2022
Immediate Past President

Dr. Maria Teresa Garcia

Dr. Maria Teresa Garcia
Education & Achievements
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry,
    Pediatric Dentistry Center, Philippines, Quezon City, 1998
  • Postgraduate Lectures, Academy of Dentistry International Continuing Education in Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics and Prosthodontics,
    University of the Philippines, College of Dentistry, Manila, 1994
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the East, College of Dentistry,
    Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. Sta. Mesa, Quezon City, 1987
Memberships & Affiliations
  • President-Elect, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2019-2021
  • Treasurer, Philippine Pediatric Dental Society, Inc., 2003-2015
  • Member, Manila Doctors Hospital, Medical Staff Organization, 2007-Present
  • Member, Medical Staff Organization, Fe Del Mundo Medical Center, 2000-2008
  • Member, Philippine Dental Association (Manila Dental Chapter, Quezon City Dental Society Chapter and Valenzuela Dental Chapter)

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